I live in a town where cycling is fairly popular, and where the local governments have made an effort to provide bike-friendly infrastructure when roads get reb

I live in a town where cycling is fairly popular, and where the local governments have made an effort to provide bike-friendly infrastructure when roads get rebuilt. Naturally, e-bikes are going viral here. I see a lot of e-bikes in town, including along my daily commute to work on a popular bike path. Many of my work colleagues have gotten e-bikes. Ironically the most frequent question I get when people find out that I'm a cyclist is: "When are you going to get an e-bike?" My reaction to the article is that I'd like to see how things pan out in the next few years. This is because a lot of the e-cyclists I'm seeing show signs of being effectively beginners. For instance, awkward when maintaining steerage at low speeds or being "afraid of the brakes." I've also noticed what I think is a car driving habit, which is to "accelerate out of trouble." I've developed the habit of giving e-bikes a lot of clearance, especially when they are in groups, and around intersections. But even within the past year or so, I'm seeing a lot of improvement. For one thing, most e-cyclists have slowed down to roughly the same speed as prevailing bike traffic, and elderly riders even slower. There may be a realization that your top speed is not just limited by your motor, but also your reflexes and bike handling skill. To anybody who has gotten an e-bike, I offer some advice. First, motorcycle safety videos are surprisingly useful at pointing out common hazards when riding in car traffic. Those riders know that they're invisible, and they're more visible than you are. Second, practice using your brakes. Take the bike to an empty parking lot and practice your panic stops, going straight and around curves.